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Start: Integer cruncher: addition
 
Title: Integer cruncher: addition 
Description: Use counters to model the addition of integers, for example (-2)+(+5)=(+3). See the calculations represented in an alternate form on a number line. This learning object is one in a series of four objects. 
Topics: Addition; Directed numbers; Integers; Negative numbers; Number lines; Positive numbers; Subtraction; Whole numbers 
Keywords: Addition, Calculations, Directed numbers, Integers, Negative numbers, Number lines, Positive numbers, Subtraction, Whole numbers 
Learning area: Mathematics 
Strand: Number 
Concept: Addition; Directed number; Integers; Negative numbers; Number lines; Number relationships; Subtraction; Whole numbers 
Audience user level: 7; 8  Audience type: Student 
Age range: 11-14  Audience sector: School 
Key learning objectives:
  • Students use a counter model to perform addition of integers.
  • Students use conventional representation of integers and mathematical notation.
Educational value:
  • An animation demonstrates the use of counters to model the operation of addition of two integers.
  • Students use a counter model to add pairs of integers.
  • Results of addition operations are represented on a number line.
Skill: Analysis; Application; Comprehension; Knowledge 
Student activity: Analysis; Estimation; Experiment; Interactives; Modelling 
Learning design: Experiential learning; Independent learning; Problem solving; Visual learning 
Contributors:
Role:Technical implementer
Entity:Synergy International Ltd
Address:Wellington; New Zealand
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Role:Subject matter expert
Entity:Howard Reeves; Rees Films Pty Ltd
Address:Hobart; TAS; Australia
Role:Script writer
Entity:Rod Rees; Rees Films Pty Ltd
Address:Blackburn; VIC; Australia
Role:Publisher
Entity:Curriculum Corporation; The Le@rning Federation
Address:Melbourne; VIC; 3000; Australia
URL:http://www.thelearningfederation.edu.au/
Access profile: Colour independence; Device independence; Hearing independence 
Learning resource type: Interactive resource 
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Catalogue entry:
Catalogue:TLF-LearningObject 
Entry:L1100 
General language: ENGLISH 
Aggregation level: 2 
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